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Savannah Medical Assisting Associate's Degree

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Program Description

Are you seeking a Savannah medical assisting associate’s degree program? Choose the Associate of Science (AS) in Medical Assisting degree program at South University’s Savannah campus in Savannah, Georgia, which is devoted to a competency-based education with emphasis on your mastery of clinical and administrative competencies. These competencies are validated through performance on tests, terminal performance objectives, and a clinical externship.

Medical assistants are multi-skilled allied health professionals who perform a wide range of roles in physicians’ offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings. They are proficient in a multitude of clinical and administrative tasks and are widely viewed by doctors as vital members of the healthcare delivery team.

The South University — Savannah Medical Assisting associate’s degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, 727.210.2350.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the AS in Medical Assisting program are prepared to help a physician examine and treat patients, perform laboratory tests, and function as a crucial member of the team that shares the administrative responsibilities of operating a medical care facility.

Some entry-level careers include:

• billing and coding

• medical transcription

• medical computer programming

• office management

Tuition Data for this program at South University — Savannah, GA

Below is the current tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Books & Digital Resources$3200
Program Fees$175
Room & Board*$17080
Tuition$41960
*optional where available



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    Program Costs
    Q:

    How much will this program cost me?

    A:

    Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

    Books & Digital Resources$3534
    Program Fees$175
    Room & Board*$15140
    Tuition$41960
    *optional where available

    Median Debt
    Q:

    What are my financing options to pay for the program?

    A:

    Data for this program is unavailable. If you have questions, please talk with your admission representative.

    Success
    Q:

    How long will it take me to complete this program?

    A:

    The program could take as little as 24 months to complete.

    43% of graduates from this program finished in this time.

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    What percentage of students find employment in their field or a related field?

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    According to EDMC calculations, the job placement rate for students who graduate from this program is 84%.

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    What are the job opportunities for graduates of this program?

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    For more information on job opportunities in this field of study: ONET Online. The job opportunities link is for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information.

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This program is available at the following campus locations:

Columbia, SC

Montgomery, AL

Savannah, GA

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